Twenty Spiritual and Luminous Nazranas Gems

:: Post No. 9: Silence of the Heart ::

Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim
In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.

Ya Ali Madad! This post has two parts:

1. Knowledge Section;
2. Angelic Salwat Dhikr.

Part 1: Knowledge Section

Let us reflect upon the great spiritual and luminous experiences of our Holy Prophet Muhammad (s.a.s.) in the following posts:

The silence in his heart;
The expansion of his heart; and
His experience of monoreality.

Let us explore on the following on the first item of the above list:

"Silence of the Heart: It is related from Hazrat Imam Ja'far-as-Sadiq that the Holy Prophet said: The first stage of knowledge is silence, the second is to listen attentively, the third is to act upon it and the fourth is to spread it. The exoteric aspect of this Hadith needs no explanation because it is perfectly clear. What can be learnt about the ta'wil (esoteric aspect) of this Hadith from the way of life of the Holy Prophet? The answer is that by silence is meant the result of worship and remembrance, which is in the form of self-effacement and annihilation, an excellent example of which is found in the early life of the Prophet. In the first stage of knowledge, the Prophet performed abundant 'ibadat (bandagi) which created a state of silence in his heart that apart from the sound of the Supreme Names of God, all other sounds were silenced. The purpose of this example is to explain that if there are insinuations, imagination or other thoughts during remembrance, then even though one may be silent externally, in reality this is not so. Thus, to obtain the silence of the heart one should follow the example of the Prophet and seek help of Divine remembrance."

Source: Fruit of Paradise, pp. 34-35

When we sit silently for Dua, dhikr or bandagi, we have to remember that our heart (consciousness, mind) has to become silent. Essentially, the insinuations of the satan have to be replaced with Divine remembrance. Therefore, Mowla has taught us to make a chain of dhikr so that the disturbing thoughts do not get a chance of disrupting the dhikr. If this practice is conducted consistently, then, with Mowla's grace, the heart (consciousness, mind) becomes silent and expands spiritually. Such is the power of Divine remembrance.

Let us practise our faith with conviction and start attending Jamat Khana regularly, submitting dasond, saying three Duas on time, practising bandagi because it is a luminous prayer, reciting angelic salwats, performing abundant dhikr, performing volunteer service, balancing din and duniya, and accumulating material, spiritual and luminous nazranas in our personal worlds. Educational resources for these activities are listed under different sections listed on the top navigation bar of this website

May NOOR Mowlana Hazar Imam inspire us to follow the Right Path and be blessed with many Batini Noorani (spiritual and luminous) Didars in this life time. Ameen.

Part 2. Angelic Salwat
Let us recite angelic salwats to invoke Divine grace and mercy.

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim
In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful

Allâhumâ salli alâ Muhammadin wa âle Muhammad:
O Allah! Bestow Peace on and through Muhammad and his Descendants

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Al-hamdu lillahi rabbil 'alamin.
Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds!

Haizinda — Qayampaya
(Our Present Imam is Living and His NOOR is Eternal)

Twenty Spiritual and Luminous Nazranas Gems

Article by Dr. Noorallah Juma